Catalogue

Panel IX - David and Goliath - panel from the Gates of Paradise

-david-and-giant-goliath Click to zoom
Panel IX - David and Goliath - panel from the Gates of Paradise - David and Giant Goliath

King Saul addresses his troops
On the left, King Saul clearly labeled and elevated above the fighting Israelites and Philistines addresses his troops.
Davide beheads Goliath
David is shown in the foreground cutting off the head of the giant after knocking him down with a stone from his slingshot. He uses Goliath’s own heavy sword to behead him.
Defeat of the Philistines
The right side of the panels shows the Israelites using swords and battles axes to drive out the Philistines, who fled when they saw that Goliath was defeated.
Victorious march to Jerusalem
Between the mountains in the upper portion of the panel, David and his followers carry Goliath’s head triumphantly to the city of Jerusalem seen in the background.

Material
Bronze
Size
 
CODE
PPP0009

Gates of Paradise Panel

To request info for this item please use the following form